1072 Matthew Pennington

Biography

Young centre back Pennington joined City on the August 2019 transfer deadline day on a season long loan. During the early months of his loan he mainly featured on the bench. Pennington secured a regular first team place in January 2020 as right back as Eric Lichaj filled in on the left and then suffered an injury.

Born in Warrington, Pennington joined Everton’s youth system at 11 and rose through the ranks. He had played first team football during loans to Tranmere and Coventry prior to his Everton first team bow against Barnsley in August 2015. He spent two full seasons loaned to Leeds and Ipswich prior to his spell with the Tigers.

Pennington won a single England under-19 cap in 2013.

Details

Nationality: EnglandDate/Place of Birth: 6 October 1994, WarringtonHull City First Game: 13 August 2019, Tranmere Rovers A (League Cup First Round), 24 years, 311 days oldHull City Final Game: [current player]